Midnight Luna
Chapter Thirty Eight

Hailey’s POV

I smiled, feeling the warm, soft rays of the sun, peek in and gently fall on me. I smiled knowing my life was complete now. My skin suddenly felt awake, my soul was rejuvenated. The bliss that flooded my body was so foreign that I needed assurance it was real. It felt I was in a dream which I would never wanted to wake up from. Every cell in my body was satisfied and I could sense the life creep into me. It was like I was floating in mid air, just surrounded by heavenly white clouds carrying me to my haven. This was the most amazing feeling I had ever experienced.

I shivered when a finger traced my side; slowly leading down to my hip and then on my thighs. I giggled as he rested his palm on my thigh, gently pinching. I opened my eyes slowly and saw the most beautiful and perfect picture. Zach stared at me with twinkling grey eyes, his lips curved into a sly smile. His bed hair was untidy and all over his face but he had never looked so sexy, breathe taking and absolutely stunning before. His face told me that he was feeling that bliss too. Last night had been the best of our lives. It made us one, and from now we would never be able to stay away from each other. That thought made my wolf so happy, she would love if we just stayed in bed forever, close to each other.

“Good morning, love.” He whispered, sleep evident in his deep voice, but sounded sexy as it ever be. He tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear and scooted closer to me. The covers covered us from waist below as he lifted himself on me and captured my lips, massaging it with his. It was soft yet they were full and demanding. He sucked my lower lip making me wrap my arms around him holing tight as pleasure spread through my body. He pulled back and gazed into my eyes, his grey mesmerizing eyes held me in a trance; I wished to stay right here, lose myself in that silver grey world.

“Your eyes Hailey. I could stare at them all day. They are the most beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on. You are the world’s most gorgeous and loving person and I am honoured that you are mine.” He said, love glowing in his eyes. I smiled; the blush slowly adorned my face. He fell back on his back and held my waist as we faced each other.

“I don’t want to do anything but be right here with you.” He said. “Me too Zach.” I replied. I ran my fingers on his prefect face, his morning shadow tickling my tips. Suddenly his face tensed and he stared at noting. I realized his was speaking to someone through the mind link. I kept my palm on his face watching his eyebrow bunch in confusion. After a minute he looked back at me and sent me a guilty smile. “Well I guess being in bed it not an option.” I stated as he nodded sadly. “I’ll make it up to you I promise.” He assured me and I smiled. He pecked my lips and got up in all his glory and, walked to the bathroom. My eyes greedily took in every inch of his hard, sculpted body while my insides burned with desire to feel that body near me. He stopped at the entrance of the bathroom. “I would ask you to join me, but the scent of your arousal will never let me leave.” He smirked knowingly. I covered my face with my hands and groaned. He laughed as he entered. I really needed to stop being a big horny ass wolf.

I stayed in bed for a little longer staring at the messy room. Someone really needed to redecorate this room from scratch. I can’t believe it we had made love here, in this messed up room. The feathers around me and on the floor, the wrinkled sheets and the scratches on the bed rest, if any one saw these, they’d picture all that had happened here and that would be an embarrassment. So maybe the room being a mess would cover that. I slip out of bed, put on my underwear and walk to the closet. Stopping at the mirror, I looked at myself. I leaned in and tilted my neck gazing at the picture. I traced the image with my fingers, gently poking my collar bone. On the right collar, just above the bone was the mark of my mate, Zach. A wolf was etched in with black sharp strokes. The wolf looked as if it was in a stance, ready to pounce. The muzzle was pulled back into a snarl and behind its head was a full moon also in black. Every detail was so precise and perfect, the strokes were sharp and definite. I looked closer and saw his name was written in tiny, neat cursive writing. My heart swelled up seeing his name on me. It made everything real and not my fantasy.

“My wolf likes seeing his mate so naked in front of him.” His whispered near my ear. I looked at him in the mirror, licking my lips when I saw his wet hair sticking on his forehead. He trailed his fingers from my neck till the lower back. “Your ink looks even more beautiful in the daylight. Seeing this makes me proud knowing my mate is unique and perfect.” He said slowly. His fingers traced the designs on my back, while his touch made me go wild. His eyes fell on my mark. “Now that’s an alpha mark, a true mates mark” He said softly. He bent over and kissed it. The moment his lips touched it, my body lit up. I felt a 1000 watt shock of pure pleasure travel to every part of body. A loud moan left my lips and my knees gave way. H caught me and spun me too face him. I kept my eyes closed as the feeling slowly faded.

“What was that?” I breathed out, opening my eyes. “That is proof you belong to me.” He said kissing my nose. “I have one too.” He said tilting his neck a little and there on his collar bone was my name. The wolf looked feline with delicate fur and a tinge of blue on it. The head was facing upward and howling with a crescent moon behind it. The gentle light strokes extend a little and them connected to it was my name. My name on him made me feel this sudden pride and confidence that all those stupid she wolves will stay away from him. He is mine.

“I am going to wear your mark with pride, let everyone know I am yours and only yours.” He said resting his forehead on mine. The water on his bare chest felt cold against my warm and dry skin. My bare chest pressed against his, as I leaned in to kiss his mark. I was satisfied when I felt him shiver and released a deep moan. I giggled suddenly feeling excited.

“I am going now. Another minute here and I’ll probably cancel that stupid meeting.” I snorted and released him. He pecked my lips and then left the room, but not before looking at my naked body with hunger. He closed door leaving me already hot and bothered. Sighing I entered the bathroom for a much needed cold shower. After that I threw some clothes on and raced down to the kitchen, my stomach begging for food. I made my signature PB&J sandwich. After making three of them, I got down to stuffing them in my mouth.

“That’s just so disgusting. Do you even chew?” Came a fruity voice followed by laughing. I raised my eye to meet them and my face filled with happiness. I ran around the counter and crashed my body into his. I hugged him with all my power and buried my head in his shoulder loving the feeling of hugging him after so long. He hugged me back and I knew he missed me too. I slowly pulled back and stared at the blond boy in front of me. He was just the same, his delicate face had a bright smile and his blue eyes had tears in them. He bent down and kissed my cheeks.

“I missed you so much darling.” He said softly. I nodded and hugged him again. “I missed you too, Erick.” I mumbled in his shoulder.

“Now that’s rude. She doesn’t even see us, Lily.” Claire said in that fruity voice. I laughed, realizing how much I missed her annoying voice. I left Erik and took her in my arms. It felt so good to see them again. I kissed he cheeks and she did the same. “We missed you Hails. And Liam told about the incident so we came to met you.” She said while I gave Lily a tight hug and a kiss. I pulled back and ruffled her hair. She pouted while I laughed and pinched her soft cheeks.

“Erik insisted and parked himself in the car. He was so adamant to come see you. For a man he is really annoying like a girl” she huffed. Erick glared daggers at her. I laughed and hooked my arms with Erik and Lily. “Let’s go outside and talk.We got a lot to catch up. I need to tell you guys so many things.”

We walked out and I led them to the corner where there was a huge tree with few stones under it. It was a good place to sit and see the entire the pack house as well as the forest. It was a nice, quiet place to talk and have a good time. “There is something different about you.” Erik stated looking at me in question. “In what way.” I asked him.

“I don’t you, seem more happy and jumpy. It’s that look in your eyes like you just achieved something really big. I don’t know, you just seem like your life is complete or something.” He said shrugging his shoulders. I smiled knowingly and noticed Claire look at my face, as if trying to study me. Suddenly her eyes grew wide and fell on my neck, the black mark visible from the corners. I nodded confirming her doubt. She stopped and squealed so loudly I knew I was deaf in one ear.

“Jeez Claire. Shut that trap.” Lily grumbled. “No I won’t. Guys Hailey has mated with Zach. Show it to me Hails.” She demanded rubbing her hands in excitement. I shook my head at her and pulled my top down from the neck and showed them my mark. I heard a long ohhhhh come from Claire and Erick. “That is so beautiful I have never seen this mark before. Even on mated wolves.” Claire gasped as she stared. “So does this mean that you and Zach, in a bed, doing the naughty.” Erick said smirking. I smacked his shoulder as Claire laughed. I saw Lily stare at the mark in sadness. “Lily?” I asked fearing her reply. She met my eyes and smiled. “I am happy for you Hailey. I really am. It’s good to know you finally got your mate back. But I always thought my brother would have his mark on you.” She said hurt in her voice. I knew she was concerned about her brother. I was too, but I knew he will find his mate. Claire went up to her and squeezed her shoulders.

“Lily, baby. Don’t worry Liam will find his mate soon and you’ll see that your brother will be just as happy. I promise.” She said in assurance, I nodded at her and went to hugged Lily . “I am sorry but I know your brother very well. He understands and I promise you like I promised him, that when he finds her he will never look back in regret.” She nodded and held my hand as we sat down under the tree.

We sat and spoke for hours; they told me all the drama and gossip happening in school. Claire told us about her latest boyfriend who was a human and how handsome he was, just like a wolf. We laughed and made fun of all her boyfriends. Then I told them all that had happened here, my relationship with Zach and also my dream about Luna. Telling them made me feel nice. I laid my head on Erick’s lap loving this time with them. Lily and Claire fought about everything and I missed the fun we had. Erick wrapped his arms around me and kissed my hair. “Being here with you, finally I am happy. I got my best friend back.” he whispered. I lifted my eyes and met his. He looked so beautiful yet he was sad.

“Erick what’s wrong.” I got up and sat beside him. He shook his hand, “it’s nothing, just my sad love life.” He whispered. “Has Xavier spoken to you?” I asked knowing very well only that mutt could make him so sad. He shook his head. I was so angry. That guy was making my best friend hurt so much. I wanted to smack his head. Erick would never have strong feelings for him unless he had got back a small reaction from Xavier. That wolf needs a lesson.“I will go and smack some sense in him.” I growled, balling my fists. Claire and Lily stopped fighting and joined in. “Yes Hailey we need to do that. I would have done it too, but frankly he gives me the creeps.” Claire said. I giggled when Erick glared at her. “He is not creepy Clay; he is just a very quiet person.” He said in frustration. Claire scoffed, “Yea right.” Lily giggled and I wrapped my arms around him to calm him, he put his arms around me.

“Hailey.” I heard him say from behind. I slowly remove myself from Erick’s arms and get up to face Zach. I smiled and went to his side. I giggled when I saw him send a death glare towards Erick, who smirked at him unfazed. Well I needed to clear the confusion. I caught his eye and smiled. ”Zach, you don’t worry about Erick. He doesn’t swing that way." I said through the mind link. He looked at me in confusion. He was so dense. ”He is gay Zach.” His mouth formed a small oh and I rolled my eyes at his comically face.

“Zach these are my best friend in the whole world. That’s Erick, Lily and Claire.” I said pointing to each one of them. He politely shook their hands and smiled. Claire and Lily started giggling and he looked at me in confusion. I glared at them and gestured Zach to ignore them. He snorted but didn’t say anything. “Hailey I am done with my meeting. Would you like to maybe go out with me?” he asked. Claire made a sound that sounded like an ‘aww’. I looked at Erick in guilt. It wasn’t fair; they had come so far to meet me. I couldn’t just abandon them even though I wanted to be with Zach. Erick understood and stepped near me. “It’s ok Hailey. We were about to leave anyways. It’s a school night.” He nodded in understanding. I smiled and hugged them goodbye. “Until next time, Hailey.” Erick said and gave me kiss on the cheek. He sent a nod towards Zach. Lily and Claire sent me amused looks and leaned near me. “Give us the details later?” And then they left. I watched their car exit the pack house.

“Your friends are really something.” He said, holding my hands and leading me to the garage. “Yeah I guess. But they are real sweet hearts when you get to know them.” I said as we entered. I stared at the car in front of me. It was a dark blue Bugatti Veyron with silver lines on its body. I touched the hood admiring the smooth cool surface. The muscled car just stood there in its magnificent glory. “You like it?” He asked. I nodded, gawking at the car. He smirked and threw the keys at me. “It’s yours.” He said, nonchalantly. I caught it and stared at the single key and then back at him in disbelief. I squealed and quickly got behind the wheel. He laughed and sat in beside me. I felt the wheel like it was made if gold. This was so perfect.

“Ok let’s go. I want to spend time with you away from the pack house. There’s a small diner a mile or two away from here.” He informed as I turned the key, closing my eyes in pleasure when I heard the deep rev of the car. He chuckled as we left the pack house. The drive was comfortable and quite. I drove fast yet safe; I didn’t want to scare him with my super rogue driving yet. He directed me and within 30 minutes I parked in front of a small two storey building. A few cars were parked as well, people where standing around talking leisurely. ‘Falcons Escape’ was written in huge twinkling lights above two swinging doors. It looked like nice neighbourhood; the people were jovial and simple. Zach held my hand as we entered the place.

“This is just a place I ran into last year. The town is filled with only humans and I come here when I need a break from my world. If you pay attention, humans can really be good company.” He informed, while I took in the interior. The place glowed with a bright yellow glow, a wooden bar stood on the right with people sitting on stools having quiet conversations. The rest of the room had cute little wooden table and chairs with white cloth over the tables. In front was a small podium with a piano and guitar on it, along with a set of mikes. The air in here smelled of sweet wine and roasted chicken. Overall the place gave me a very warm and homey feeling.

“It’s lovely.” I said as the waiter sat us at a table facing the podium. “I’m glad you like it. I haven’t told anyone about this place.” He said. I felt special knowing this truth. We sat quietly and peered over the menu. Zach gestured the waiter and looked at me to make the order. “Umm, I will have a steak, medium and fries and a César salad on the side.” I said as the waiter wrote hastily on his pad and then looked at Zach. “I’ll have the same, but I like mine rare.” The waiter stared at him a second longer in disbelief but shook his head, wrote the order and scurried away. I on the other hand looked at him in disgust.

“What?” He questioned like a child. “Rare? Seriously?” I asked. He nodded sheepishly. “Hailey it’s the best way to have a steak. And besides I am an animal, in the literal sense, so I enjoy that soft fresh flesh.” He said making that face as if he was biting into something. I scrunched up my face but laughed; he sent me that smirk and reached out to hold my hand. “Your laugh sounds beautiful.” His eyes suddenly turned with need and lust reached me. He purposely did this to make me fell so horny. I pouted, his gaze fell on my lips, he leaned in and kissed me, it was a simple small kiss, but it was perfect. His love was in it. After sometime our food arrived and we dug in. We spoke about random topics; he was very interested in knowing my life in the blue sky pack. I told him about my friends, especially Lily, Clair and Erik. He took a liking to Erik when I told him all that he had done for me. He told me all about himself; we shared these simple yet important facts about each other. I told him everything, he did the same and it felt amazing to know the man I love so well.

“The stage is open. Any couples out there? Do you wanna sing to your partner. Come on this there’s nothing to be shy.” A heavy, large man with a Scottish accent said on the mike. His full smile was comical and everyone chuckled. Zach looked at him and then back at me, a smile slowly formed on his pink lips. He got up and walked to the podium, sending me a wink. Everyone cheered as he stepped into the spotlight and dragged a stool to sit on. He adjusted the guitar strings and than faced me.

“This is for the love of my life. She means the world to me and I know I’ll never want anyone or anything because she is everything I want . Hailey, I love you.” He said smiling. I smiled back, his sweet words were so honest. I watched as he hit the strings; a familiar tune filled the air.

Another day without your smile

Another day just passes by

But now I know how much it means

For you to stay right here with me

His eyes glued to mine, holding me in a daze as his enthralled voice took me to a different world. He kept his gaze on me, and I could feel the love in his words. The song was my favourite and it suddenly felt it was written only for us.

The time we spent apart will make our love grow stronger

But it hurt so bad, I can’t take it any longer

I nodded my head, the words spoke the truth. His face shone in the white light, his black hair glowed and his eyes twinkled. He looked like a fallen angle, perfection without any blemish. He leaned into the mike and fixed his eyes on me as he reached the chorus.

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna die lyin’ in your arms

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna be lookin’ in your eyes

I wanna be there for you

Sharin’ in everything you do

I wanna grow old with you

His face portrayed the love and care he had for me. Only me. Those eyes looked at me, his stare hypnotizing me. There was so much love in them, my eyes filled up, tears threatened to fall. He shook his head as if reassuring me this was real. I entwined my hands and placed it on my chest, my heart pounded with love for the man over there.

A thousand miles between us now

It causes me to wonder how

Our love tonight

Remains so strong

It makes our risk right all along

The time we spent apart will make our love grow stronger

But it hurt so bad, I can’t take it any longer.

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna die lyin’ in your arms

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna be lookin’ in your eyes

I wanna be there for you

Sharin’ in everything you do

I wanna grow old with you

Things can come and go, I know

But baby I believe

Something’s burnin’ strong between us

It makes it clear to me

He shook his head with the song; it felt like he was talking only to me. As the he sang everyone in that restaurant disappeared and we were the only two present. I watched his mouth move to the words, his hands hit the strings in rhythm, and his voice was heavy and deep. It touched the very corner of my soul, it brought me to a place where no one but we were there. Hi eyes held mine as he hit the last chorus, as if begging me to always be his. I nodded, covering my mouth as the tears fell.

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna die lyin’ in your arms

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna be lookin’ in your eyes

I wanna be there for you

Sharin’ in everything you do

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna die lyin’ in your arms

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna be lookin’ in your eyes

I wanna be there for you

Sharin’ in everything you do

I wanna grow old with you

I wanna die lyin’ in your arms

I wanna grow old with you...

As he ended the song the room erupted with applause. The girls awed at him, while the guys hooted at him. He stood up and sent them a nod, his beautiful smile permanently on his face. He jumped down the podium and reached me with quick strides. I got up as he came near, his hand reached out to wipe the tears away. “I love you so much Hailey.” He whispered. “I love you too Zach. So much.” I replied, my voice thick with my racing with emotions. He grinned and then leaned in, his lips seized mine in a soft, tender loving kiss that made me roll my eyes in and my mind to lose it. I wrapped my hands around his neck, whilst he pulled me into him. I held on for my dear life as his lips sent a sexual torture through my entire being. The room erupted with whistles and claps. He slowly broke away and sent them his million dollar smirk. The large man slapped him on his back, “That love of yours shall be an example to all.” He said sending me a smile. I nodded in agreement as we exited the place from the back door, because the room was crowded and we just wanted to be alone.

The alley was dark and quiet yet we didn’t notice the gloomy place because our love filled it. I leaned on a wall and pulled him to me. He chuckled when I greedily captured his lips. The hard wet wall held me as I took control of his lips. His hands slowly roamed my body and I dug mine into his hair, tugging it in need. Suddenly I heard a whoosh and the next second his body jerked in agony. His hands shivered and his body convulsed in pain. He slowly fell down on his knees. I stood there in shock, as his fallen figure laid there sending fear in through my body. “Zach.” I yelled falling on my knees and holding his head up.

“Zach baby. What’s wrong?” I said shaking his head. He opened his eyes; it looked as if it pained him to do so. “Hailey.” He whispered his voice barely audible. “Hailey run.” he ordered. I shook my head. “No I am not leaving you.” I looked up at the empty alley. “Help somebody, he--” I felt a sharp pain on my neck, and hand wrap around my mouth. Whatever they stuck in my neck suddenly made me feel numb and light. My eyes grew heavy as I was removed from Zach’s side and watched the distance grow between us, his soft voice trying to scream my name and then I closed my eyes, my heart breaking into fine pieces and mind falling in a deep black void.

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